CHC Resolution-98-07-06-01--
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CHC RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-6-l
SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 98-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 31522 CAMINO CAPISTRANO AND MORE
PRECISELY REFERRED TO AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 124-180-06
(SOLDIERS’ BARRACKS (MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO)
Whereas, Mission San Juan Capistrano has requested approval of a landmark
alteration to rehabilitate and reconstruct portions of the Soldiers’ Barracks at the Mission San Juan
Capistrano; the Soldiers’ Barracks being a one-story, period structure designed in the Spanish
Colonial (adobe pueblo) style with adobe walls, clay Mission tile roof, and a covered portico which
extends along the east elevation supported by heavy brick pilasters, and whereas these improvements
are necessary to accommodate proposed office and exhibit space use for the Mission, provide
building conservation and seismic safety; and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-2.301,
Development Review of the Land Use Code, and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project pursuant to
- Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and issued a Class #l
categorical exemption and caused a Notice of Exemption to be posted pursuant to Section 15062
of the CEQA Guidelines, and has otherwise complied with all applicable provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission has considered the Environmental
Review Boards determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting
on July 6, 1998 pursuant to Section 9-2 3 13 of the Municipal Code to consider public testimony on
the proposed project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission
of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings
1. The proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the San Juan
Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Historic and Archaeologic Elements because the
project will result in the protection and preservation of a historically-significant structure
listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the City’s Inventory of Historic
& Cultural Landmarks (IHCL), and,
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2. The proposed project is consistent with the policies established by the “Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings”;
and,
3. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the Land Use Code subject
to the mitigation measures and conditions of approval contained in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage
of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the project subject to the following conditions
of approval:
1. For brick masonry which may be subject to cleaning, the project will and use the least
abrasive cleaning method available The project will evaluate the condition of all masonry
to determine the need for repair and repair damaged masonry through repointing and other
appropriate methods. Existing damaged mortar will be removed and replaced with new
mortar similar in strength, composition, color, and texture. Repointed mortar joints will
duplicate old mortar joints in width and profile
2. The project will use adobe bricks with a composition similar to that of the existing adobe
brick walls. Plaster stucco used over the patched adobe brick shall be similar in strength,
composition, color, and texture to the existing plaster stucco Prior to building permit
issuance, the project will provide a material board for the proposed plaster stucco finish for
review and approval by the Planning Director
3 Prior to building permit issuance, the project will provide a material sample of the proposed
new clay barrel tile The new clay barrel tile shall match the existing clay tile in form, color,
and texture. To the extent practical, the new clay barrel tile shall provide some variation in
size, shape, color, and texture consistent with technology available at the time the original
clay tile were manufactured subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
4 Prior to building permit issuance, the project will provide an assessment of alternative roof
venting approaches which eliminate the need for roof-mounted vents If practical, the
Planning director will require an alternative, active venting system which eliminates the need
for roof-mounted vents
5. Prior to building permit issuance, the project will provide a color sample of the proposed
wood stain. The wood stain shall match existing stained-wood elements subject to review
and approval by the Planning Director.
6 The project will provide replacement plank doors (double) consistent in material and texture
with existing wood doors To the extent practical, the project will reuse the existing door
hardware. In the event replacement hardware is proposed, the project will provide detailed
information/description of the proposed door hardware which shall be consistent with the
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existing hardware subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to building permit
issuance
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: This project approval shall become
effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of an appeal
application The appeal period shall expire at 5 00 p.m on Tuesday, July 21, 1998. This project
approval shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of approval of this resolution, and shall
expire on July 6, 1999. A time extension request or subsequent permit applications related to this
discretionary approval must be submitted to the City prior to that date
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Jim Allen, David Belardes, Lee Buser, Bill Hardy, Don
Tryon, Vice-Chairman Tony Forster, and Chairman Janet Siegel
NOES: none
ABSTAIN: none
ABSENT: none
(C :WP\VIN61:CP SPR9803M CHR)
William A Ramsey, AICP,